www.kss.co.uk
London | Birmingham | Cambridge
Student Accommodation
2020 / 2021
Home away from home
We understand that being a new student in a new country
can be challenging, especially if it’s your first time away from
home. Our accommodation offers a comfortable, safe and
secure environment that you can call home.
Moreover, we take pride in offering much more than just a
room. Our friendly and experienced team cultivate a sense
of community and belonging, as well as helping you to
develop life skills and transition to independent living.
Welcome to Kensington Student Services (KSS), your home away from home. We provide accommodation for international and UK-based sixth-form students (aged 16 plus) studying in London, Birmingham and Cambridge.
Welcome
Features
All of our accommodation features:
� 24-hour staff
� Continental breakfast
� WiFi
� CCTV
� On-site laundry
� Single occupancy rooms
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St Mary's Street, Cambridge
Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square
Houses of Parliament, London
LondonMake the most of your student experience and enjoy what this great city has to offer. London is culturally diverse, full of historical landmarks with many amazing activities to keep you entertained. Lightfoot Hall is located in Chelsea, an exclusive area full of boutique shops, museums, galleries, cafés, beautiful open spaces, gardens and restaurants.
Lightfoot Hall
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A superb, managed residence just a short walk from MPW London's college, Lightfoot Hall is based in Chelsea in one of the most desirable residential areas in London.
All our accommodation within the 10-storey building are self-contained studio flats that have their own kitchenette
and en-suite bathroom. Large, shared kitchens provide each student with lockable storage. Our residents also have
access to the communal laundry facilities on site and exclusive access to their own common space on the 10th floor
with stunning views across London.
There is table football, a communal TV for film nights, study area, comfy seating and bean bags.
Lightfoot Hall
Studio Flat
Each self-contained flat features:
• En-suite bathroom
• Kitchenette with microwave, fridge-freezer and hob.
• Small double bed
• Desk
• TV
Optional services
• Laundry service
• Room cleaning
• Meal plan
From £19,380 to £19,880
51°29'13.5"N 0°10'16.0"W
Living in KSS was one of the greatest experiences I had staying in London.
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View from Lightfoot Hall common room
Prices and Location
Lightfoot Hall
Studio Flat From £19,380 to £19,880
Fees
Deposit (refundable) £750
Length of Booking
Academic year* (September 2020 to June 2021)
Optional Services
Laundry service £750
Room cleaning £750
Meal plan £3,750
* The residence will be closed during the Christmas period
Science Museum
Gloucester RoadStation
South KensingtonStation
Natural HistoryMuseum
ScienceMuseum
KensingtonGardens
Harrods
The Serpentine
Hyde Park
Imperial CollegeLondon
KSS Lightfoot Hall
St James'Park
BuckinghamPalace
10 DowningStreet
Big Ben
Palace ofWestminster
Tate Britain
Saatchi Gallery
MPW
10 minutes
ChelseaFC
Sloane SquareStation
Victoria Station
Oxford CircusStation
Chinatown
Picadilly CircusStation
High StreetKensington Station
Selfridges
Battersea Park
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Birmingham is one of the most exciting and multicultural cities in the UK with stunning architecture and a rich variety of cultural activities on offer. Whether it's waterfront shopping at the Gas Street Basin, getting active at the Broadway Plaza or visiting one of the city's museums, Birmingham offers something for everyone.
Greenfield CrescentBirmingham
Edgbaston Studios
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Standard
Features:
• Double bed
• Under bed storage, double wardrobe and drawers
• Desk
• Noticeboard
• Fully equipped shared bathroom
Optional services
• Laundry service
• Room cleaning
• Meal plan
£11,400
Sample room layout
Situated next door to MPW Birmingham, Greenfield Crescent lies in the heart of the newly regenerated Edgbaston Village, close to its many cafés, shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Choose from standard, en-suite and studio flats in this popular residence, one which many students return to for
their second year.
Greenfield Crescent features large communal kitchens and lounges, which provide the perfect places to relax and
socialise after finishing the school day. The accommodation also comes with shared laundry facilities. Our varied
enrichment programme ensures you can make the most out of your downtime.
Greenfield Crescent52°28'11.9"N 1°55'18.9"W
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The student residence at Greenfield Crescent, Edgbaston
Studio Flat
Features in addition to en-suite:
• Fully equipped kitchenette with combi oven, hob and fridge
• Dining table and chairs
• TV
Optional services
• Laundry service
• Room cleaning
• Meal plan
£14,700Sample room layout
En-suite
Features in addition to standard room:
• Private shower room with hand basin and toilet
Optional services
• Laundry service
• Room cleaning
• Meal plan
£12,900
Everyone here is just so lovely, I really don’t want to leave.
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Greenfield Crescent
Sample room layout
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Facilities
• Bike storage
• Entertainment area
• Communal laundry
• Communal Kitchen, Secure Outdoor Area, TV in Room, Wheelchair Access
Secruity & Safety
• CCTV / Surveillance cameras
• Maintenance team (24 hour on site)
• Controlled access card
Property Rules
• No smoking
Settle into student life at Edgbaston Studios with local cafés and green space and Birmingham’s shops, bars and restaurants a stone’s throw away.
KSS are delighted to offer this residence exclusively to MPW Birmingham students located a short walk from the
college.
Be among the first to live in the light and airy student housing at Edgbaston Studios where you can pick from a
range of four studios depending on your needs and budget. Whichever you choose you’ll have privacy to study with
a comfortable bed, study space and en-suite bathroom. Make yourself a snack in your personal kitchen that’s fully
equipped with a fridge, hob and microwave combination oven.
Edgbaston Studios52°28'23.6"N 1°55'51.1"W
Spend time in the communal lounges, swapping study tips with fellow MPW College students or head to the garden
on sunny days. There are also very good value laundry facilities in the building. KSS Residence Team will be around to
look after every resident and organise events and activities to develop a resident community to be proud of. With CCTV
throughout, and KSS staff living on site you’ll sleep soundly at night knowing you’re in safe hands. All inclusive rent covers
high speed Wi-Fi, perfect for making video calls or catching up on your favourite shows.
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The student residence at Edgbaston Studios
Silver
Larger room than Bronze studio
• Double bed
• Personal bathroom & Kitchen
• Study
Optional services
• Laundry service
• Room cleaning
• Meal plan
£13,250Bronze
Features:
• Double bed
• Personal bathroom & Kitchen
• Study
Optional services
• Laundry service
• Room cleaning
• Meal plan
£13,000
Edgbaston Studios
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Platinum
Larger room than Gold studio
• Double bed
• Personal bathroom & Kitchen
• Study
Optional services
• Laundry service
• Room cleaning
• Meal plan
£13,750
Gold
Larger room than Silver studio
• Double bed
• Personal bathroom & Kitchen
• Study
Optional services
• Laundry service
• Room cleaning
• Meal plan
£13,500
Edgbaston Studios
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Prices and Location
Greenfield Crescent Pricing
Standard £11,400
En-suite £12,900
Studio Flat £14,700
Edgbaston Studios Pricing
Bronze £13,000
Silver £13,250
Gold £13,500
Platinum £13,750
Fees
Deposit (refundable) £750
Length of Booking
Academic year* (September 2020 to June 2021)
Optional Services
Laundry service £750
Room cleaning £750
Meal plan** £3,750
* The residences will be closed during the Christmas period
* * Evening meal provided seven days a week, specially prepared for residents on the meal plan
Arena Birmingham
Birmingham Museum& Art Gallery
Edgbaston Reservoir
Five Ways StationKSS Greenfield Crescent
MPW
Chinatown
Selfridges
Birmingham New Street Station
Bull RingShopping Mall
City Centre
Supermarket
Birmingham City University
University of Birmingham
Aston University
Gas Street BasinWaterfront shopping and
restaurants
Music Venue
Jewellery Quarter
Symphony HallNational Sea Life Centre
Climbing wall, Gym,Cinema & BowlingKSS Edgbaston
Studios
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Cambridge is a world-renowned centre of excellence for teaching, learning and culture. It has been a student city since the 13th century when Cambridge University was founded and offers a wonderfully unique and relaxing learning atmosphere. It is a lively city full of beautiful college buildings, stunning architecture, museums, parks and gardens.
Tripos CourtCambridge
Malta Road & Beechwood House
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£13,500Sample room layout
Student kitchen at Tripos Court, Cambridge
En-suite
Features:
• Single bed
• Study area with desk
• Double wardrobe
• Under bed storage
• Fully equipped shared kitchen
Optional services
• Laundry service
• Room cleaning
• Meal plan
Located a short walk from MPW Cambridge, Tripos Court is a superb gated community with en-suite rooms, shared laundry facilities and fantastic social spaces.
Tripos Court is a secure, purpose-built student accommodation development with its own gardens, perfect for
socialising on sunny days. It is also situated close to Cambridge Leisure Park, with its many shops, restaurants, music
venue and cinema.
Our accommodation is split into cluster flats of six rooms, each with its own spacious communal kitchen and dining
area, providing a great space for relaxing and socialising.
Tripos Court52°11'19.6"N 0°08'06.4"E
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Dining
Hall
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The student residence at Malta Road, Cambridge
Ground floor layout
Malta Road is situated in a highly desirable area, close to the vibrant Mill Road, home to artisan coffee shops, international restaurants and independent shops.
Comprising five terraced houses and self-contained flats in the adjacent Beechwood House, our accommodation
provides a homely atmosphere with gardens, laundry facilities, and bike storage.
Beautifully finished and with a genuine feeling of home, Malta Road is very popular with returning students who often
book together after making friends in their first year.
Malta Road &Beechwood House
52°11'48.3"N 0°08'58.2"E
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Standard
Features:
• Double bed
• Study area with desk, bookshelf and 3 drawer unit
• Wardrobe
• Fully equipped shared kitchen
• Shared bathrooms (with no more than two students per bathroom)
Optional services
• Laundry service
• Room cleaning
• Meal plan
From £11,500 to £12,000
Sample room layout
En-suite
Features in addition to standard room:
• Fully equipped en-suite bathroom
Optional services
• Laundry service
• Room cleaning
• Meal plan
£13,500
Sample room layout
They are friendly and it almost feels like I have lived here for years.
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Malta Road
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Studio Flat
Features:
• Double bed
• Study area with desk, bookshelf and 3 drawer unit
• Wardrobe
• Fully equipped kitchen and bathroom
Optional services
• Laundry service
• Room cleaning
• Meal plan
£14,950
One-bed Flat
Features in addition to studio flat:
• Separate fully equipped kitchen
Optional services
• Laundry service
• Room cleaning
• Meal plan
£15,950
Sample room layout
Sample room layout
Beechwood House
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Prices and Location
Tripos Court Pricing
En-suite £13,500
Malta Road & Beechwood Pricing
Standard From £11,500 pa to £12,000
En-suite £13,500
Studio Flat £14,950
One-bed Flat £15,950
Host Family Pricing
Single Room £180-280 pw
Fees
Deposit (refundable) £750
Length of Booking
Academic year* (September 2020 to June 2021)
Optional Services
Laundry service £750
Room cleaning £750
Meal plan** £3,750 Cambridge Station
Cambridge UniversityBotanic Garden
The FitzwilliamMuseum
KSS Malta Road
Parker's Piece
EmmanuelCollege
DowningCollege
Grand ArcadeShopping Mall
Trinity College
Cinema, Gym, Bowling Alley& Supermarket
KSS Tripos Court
* The residences will be closed during the Christmas period
** Evening meal provided seven days a week, specially prepared for
residents on the meal plan
MPW
15 minutes
8 minutes
Sports Centre
University ofCambridge
Sports Centre
King's College
GraftonShopping Mall
& Cinema
Mill Road Shops& Supermarkets
PeterhouseCollege
Anglia Ruskin University
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Some students choose to use professional guardianship companies, others will nominate a family member or family friend. If you require assistance appointing a suitable guardian, KSS has partnered with Bright World to deliver our guardianship programme.
All of MPW’s international students are required to have an Education Guardian in the UK. The role of the Education
Guardian is to be the primary contact who can act on your behalf in case of an emergency. They need to be resident in the
UK, speak fluent English, be over 25 years of age and within two hours' drive of the college.
KSS GuardianshipService
Guardianship Packages
Standard
Recommended for all MPW international students. The
standard package is tailored to meet both individual and
college requirements – to provide a complete guardianship
service for the student's educational and personal
development.
Basic
This is an option for mature-minded students who are
already over 18 years old at the start of the academic year.
It is ideal for students who are already familiar with the UK
education system and do not require academic support.
It may also be suitable for MPW one-term programme
students.
What's included
• Induction meeting on arrival
• Arrangement of travel services
• Emergency host family allocation service
• Termly visits from a Bright World Buddy*
• 24/7 emergency assistance
• Access to online parent portal
*Standard package only
AEGIS accreditationUnlike many other guardianship organisations, Bright
World is fully accredited by AEGIS (The Association for the
Education and Guardianship of International Students). This
means its practices and processes have been thoroughly
inspected and audited by this important organisation and
therefore guarantees that they will act in your child’s best
interests at all times.
AEGIS Inspector’s feedback“Bright World is a highly efficient Guardianship Organisation
that provides a quality service for the students that they
care for. Children’s safety and welfare is at the heart of the
service that they provide.”
Jacqueline Scotney, Lead Inspector, AEGISVisit the KSS website for further information.
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KSS
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